Sterling Man Arrested by Loudoun Animal Services for Allegedly Beating Dog

STERLING, VA (WMAL) — A Sterling man is facing a charge of animal cruelty in connection with the allegedly beating his dog with a baseball bat, Loudoun County Animal Services announced Thursday.

The findings by LCAS come after receiving a tip of suspected cruelty from a member of the public.

The LCAS investigation found a dog had been severely beaten with a baseball bat at a residence in Sterling. The dog survived and is currently in the custody of LCAS with plans to place the animal in foster care during his recovery.

Based on the results of the investigation, LCAS obtained an arrest warrant and the dog’s owner, Kevin R. Graves, 30, was arrested. Graves is charged with animal cruelty, a Class I misdemeanor, and was released on bond.

Graves is scheduled to appear in Loudoun County General District Court on Oct. 4.

If convicted, he faces up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.